Rumor: Chiefs trade for Michael Bennett

[cmh6476 1,025]

http://www.chiefscoalition.com/Forums/inde...showtopic=48912

 

AP New Orleans - Saints officials comfirm that they have traded 3rd string RB Michael Bennett to the Kansas City Chiefs for a conditional pick in the 2007 NFL draft. Speculation is that the pick is a 6th rounder that jumps to a 5th rounder if Bennett reaches certain incentives.

 

also, dont believe this until it is confirmed. Just mere speculation at this point...

[RLLD 4,230]

Jeez, the Vikes are seriously cleaning house....

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

As an LJ owner this is pretty good news. Seems to speak volumes about Priest if this trade goes through.

 

I'll handcuff Bennett but won't have to do it nearly as early as Priest with a clean bill of health.

 

 

 

Jeez, the Vikes are seriously cleaning house....

 

Seriously. The next thing we're going to hear is that they're trading Culpepper......no.....that would be crazy.

[cmh6476 1,025]

Jeez, the Vikes are seriously cleaning house....

 

 

Bennett is with NO now.

 

 

And all this says about Priest, is that the Chiefs honestly don't know what is going to happen so they are covering their tracks. We cannot go into the season with just LJ and Q Griffin, so we cant really just wait around to see if Priest is going to be ok. I still don't think this is as close to being done as even the speculation would incenuate, but I think this wouldnt be a bad deal for the Chiefs if it were to happen like this.

 

 

Also, can we get Ashley Lelie and Ty Law please? TIA

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And Bennett will be laughing all the way to the endzone for a 10+ td season if LJ goes down. Bennett might actually see some holes to run through behind that line.

 

Bennett will get the final laugh in my opinion!

[ratbastard1 0]

And Bennett will be laughing all the way to the endzone for a 10+ td season if LJ goes down. Bennett might actually see some holes to run through behind that line.

 

Bennett will get the final laugh in my opinion!

 

 

hey "900 post count", you might want to take a look at Bennett's history, 10 TDs? no way.

[Vikings4ever 550]

And Bennett will be laughing all the way to the endzone for a 10+ td season if LJ goes down. Bennett might actually see some holes to run through behind that line.

 

Bennett will get the final laugh in my opinion!

But if that hole isn't where the play is designed to go, it'll be of no use to Bennett. About all he can do is run straight very fast. He may break a few long ones, but 10 TDs? I'd be more willing to bet monkeys come flying out of my ass than Bennett hitting 10 TDs.

[ratbastard1 0]

But if that hole isn't where the play is designed to go, it'll be of no use to Bennett. About all he can do is run straight very fast. He may break a few long ones, but 10 TDs? I'd be more willing to bet monkeys come flying out of my ass than Bennett hitting 10 TDs.

 

 

[jocstrap 8]

But if that hole isn't where the play is designed to go, it'll be of no use to Bennett. About all he can do is run straight very fast. He may break a few long ones, but 10 TDs? I'd be more willing to bet monkeys come flying out of my ass than Bennett hitting 10 TDs.

 

and who would have thought Priest could do what he did when he left Baltimore

 

and who would have thought LJ would have had 1700 yards in half the season

 

Its an incredible line. So your saying if LJ went down KC would not get 10 rushing td's the rest of the season? If LJ went down in week 5 - who is going to get the rushing TD's, Griffin or Bennett? And how many would you predict IF LJ went down in week 5?????

 

I originally said IF LJ went down, not that Bennettt would come in and steal the job.

[football_scooter 0]

That rinning sound you hear is the death bell tolling for Priest's career. Bennett has 3rd down receiving back written alllllll over him.

[SmartassBoiler 0]

Bennett has 3rd down receiving back written alllllll over him.

 

Except that he can't catch or block. He's doomed.

[The Moz 69]

That rinning sound you hear is the death bell tolling for Priest's career. Bennett has 3rd down receiving back written alllllll over him.

 

 

bennet blocks maybe even worse than LJ - I think Bennet gets almost zero time as LJ takes all the snaps. IF Priest is done.

 

IF Priest is back -- I think Priest eats alot more into LJ than anyone thinks. A Healthy priest = 5 - 10 carries a game and all passing situations , possible Goal line work . Likley If priest is healthy it works the opposite of last year 2 drives for LJ 1 drive for Priest with priest getting the passing downs as well.

[SmartassBoiler 0]

possible Goal line work

 

Yes, I can see them taking LJ out at the goalline for Priest.

[football_scooter 0]

Except that he can't catch or block. He's doomed.

 

His blocking is mediocre, but he can block.

 

He isn't too bad a receiver when healthy though - in his one huge year, he had 37 receptions for 351 yds...

 

I think a lot of that has to do with how he was used. Put him behind the Chief's line and set up the screen? Poof, he'll be gone before defenses know what hit them.

 

I wouldn't touch him, but he becomes a very dangerous weapon in a formidable offense. Especially in two back sets, where the entire defense is keyed on LJ, TGonz and Kennison.

[Vikings4ever 550]

and who would have thought Priest could do what he did when he left Baltimore

 

and who would have thought LJ would have had 1700 yards in half the season

 

Its an incredible line. So your saying if LJ went down KC would not get 10 rushing td's the rest of the season? If LJ went down in week 5 - who is going to get the rushing TD's, Griffin or Bennett? And how many would you predict IF LJ went down in week 5?????

 

I originally said IF LJ went down, not that Bennettt would come in and steal the job.

RBBC between Griffin and Bennett, and KC uses a goalline/short yardage back.

 

Bennett may break a few long ones, but he's not a goalline. And not getting those carries make it damn near impossible to hit 10 TDs.

[The Moz 69]

Yes, I can see them taking LJ out at the goalline for Priest.

 

By the simple fact Priest is one of the greatest GL backs ever - mmmmmmm you would be crazy not to at least be a little concerned it might happen. If i had a Healthy Priest and LJ thats just what i owuld do ! I would let LJ run all day but at the stripe i would march in the guy who over 4 years just plat out seemed to convert every chance he gets ! Priest might be small but the guy finds a way.

[cmh6476 1,025]

Yes, I can see them taking LJ out at the goalline for Priest.

 

If he's healthy, I can. Priest just has a nose for the endzone, and I could see the Chiefs using him just as they did with Marcus Allen back in the day.

[Vikings4ever 550]

By the simple fact Priest is one of the greatest GL backs ever - mmmmmmm you would be crazy not to at least be a little concerned it might happen. If i had a Healthy Priest and LJ thats just what i owuld do ! I would let LJ run all day but at the stripe i would march in the guy who over 4 years just plat out seemed to convert every chance he gets ! Priest might be small but the guy finds a way.

[SmartassBoiler 0]

Considering LJ has had no problems converting TDs that doesn't make any sense. Besides, there's also politics to this. I can see Priest finishing off a drive that he played in at the goalline, but you're crazy if you think Edwards will pull LJ at the goalline line on LJ's drive, pissing him off, just to put in Holmes. That just won't happen.

 

This is all meaningless anyways, Priest is NOT coming back.

[The Moz 69]

Considering LJ has had no problems converting TDs that doesn't make any sense. Besides, there's also politics to this. I can see Priest finishing off a drive that he played in at the goalline, but you're crazy if you think Edwards will pull LJ at the goalline line on LJ's drive, pissing him off, just to put in Holmes. That just won't happen.

 

This is all meaningless anyways, Priest is NOT coming back.

 

fact is priest is top 5 ever at the stripe ! he is a modern day Marcus Allen. IF and its a huge IF - priest is healthy -- he will steal more than a few TD's from LJ.

 

all that siad I think Priest is more injured than people think and prolly won't play.

[football_scooter 0]

Considering LJ has had no problems converting TDs that doesn't make any sense. Besides, there's also politics to this. I can see Priest finishing off a drive that he played in at the goalline, but you're crazy if you think Edwards will pull LJ at the goalline line on LJ's drive, pissing him off, just to put in Holmes. That just won't happen.

 

This is all meaningless anyways, Priest is NOT coming back.

Totally agree here. All the signs point to Padre having a nice retirement this year.

1. Spinal injury - who wants to be the coach who calls the play that one of the great RBs of our time becomes parylized on? Not Herm Edwards, bank on that.

 

2. At this time, Priest is not cleared to practice, or play. Consider the shape he'll be in when the season starts - most NFL RBs train year round, and Priest hasn't don't jack since the middle of last year.

 

3. Restructuring Priest's contract to what, $800K? That reeks of a "going away/retirement gift".

 

4. Bringing in additional RBs - the clearest sign yet that the Chiefs are preparing for the 2006 season without Holmes.

 

Stick a fork in him - Priest is done.

[cmh6476 1,025]

Considering LJ has had no problems converting TDs that doesn't make any sense. Besides, there's also politics to this. I can see Priest finishing off a drive that he played in at the goalline, but you're crazy if you think Edwards will pull LJ at the goalline line on LJ's drive, pissing him off, just to put in Holmes. That just won't happen.

 

This is all meaningless anyways, Priest is NOT coming back.

 

Whether you believe it or not, LJ respects Priest. His contention was never that he earned it over Priest, or that he should be starting him over him, it was more of a 'wtf did you draft me when you've already got Priest Holmes?'

 

Priest has established him in this league, and if the coaching staff decides there is a spot for him on this roster, then LJ will be a man and step back into whatever role the Chiefs need him in. He said from the get-go that he never expected Herm Edwards to come out and say he was going to be the starter from Day 1. He even said he expected to have to go into camp and prove his worth and earn his playing time.

 

So you don't think even a 20-10 carry ratio in his favor is going to upset him? Get real man. LJ knows even if Priest does come back, he only has at most maybe 2 more seasons, and then it will definitely be LJ's time to shine. He's not going to be upset because the Chiefs find a way to utilize the skills of a healthy Priest Holmes to benefit their team. I think LJ respects what Priest has accomplished in this league, sees him as a role model and follow in his path.

 

This works out perfectly if Priest is healthy. LJ's one area for improvement is blocking as a HB, Priest is much more capable and his pass catching skills are solid. Why would you leave LJ in there if Priest is healthy and can get the job done? The goalline who knows, but one thing we do know is Priest can also find the endzone.

[rebooters 1]

uhhh bennett has been bust lately with injuries and small production. with LJ there id expect bennett to be sittin on Free Agency for a while in most leagues.

[cmh6476 1,025]

uhhh bennett has been bust lately with injuries and small production. with LJ there id expect bennett to be sittin on Free Agency for a while in most leagues.

 

 

But this makes sense because

 

a) Priest may not be coming back

 

and b) Q Griffin is our only other HB on the roster

 

and c) if LJ went down and Priest retired we could expect Q Griffin to carry the ball 30 times a game.

 

 

HTH

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

So you don't think even a 20-10 carry ratio in his favor is going to upset him? Get real man. LJ knows even if Priest does come back, he only has at most maybe 2 more seasons, and then it will definitely be LJ's time to shine. He's not going to be upset because the Chiefs find a way to utilize the skills of a healthy Priest Holmes to benefit their team. I think LJ respects what Priest has accomplished in this league, sees him as a role model and follow in his path.

 

I have to respectfully disagree with this out of common sense.

 

I strongly doubt LJ would not be upset and that he'd be willing to for the team. For one thing, doesn't LJ turn 28 in November? It's either 27 or 28. He's also got to be concerned about getting that next contract....the big azz one that he'll be able to retire on. If LJ's content to see Priest walk back in and take over, he still has his pampers on. He may respect Priest but he needs to worry about his own 1st.

[cmh6476 1,025]

I have to respectfully disagree with this out of common sense.

 

I strongly doubt LJ would not be upset and that he'd be willing to for the team. For one thing, doesn't LJ turn 28 in November? It's either 27 or 28. He's also got to be concerned about getting that next contract....the big azz one that he'll be able to retire on. If LJ's content to see Priest walk back in and take over, he still has his pampers on. He may respect Priest but he needs to worry about his own 1st.

LJ will be 27 this year, but he's also under contract until 2010

 

Transactions: Signed a seven-year contract with Kansas City (7/17/03) ... Drafted in the first round (27th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft … The Chiefs obtained Pittsburgh’s first-round pick (27th overall - used on Johnson), third-round pick (92nd overall - used on CB Julian Battle) and sixth-round pick (200th overall - subsequently traded to the N.Y. Jets) in exchange for the Chiefs first-round pick (16th overall - used on S Troy Polamalu).

 

http://www.kcchiefs.com/player/larry_johnson

[LunaTick 30]

But if that hole isn't where the play is designed to go, it'll be of no use to Bennett. About all he can do is run straight very fast. He may break a few long ones, but 10 TDs? I'd be more willing to bet monkeys come flying out of my ass than Bennett hitting 10 TDs.

 

I will add onto this.

 

Osmith, MMoore both are better at creating yards on any play then is Bennet.

This is a fact.

 

Has little to do with how he was use here, and more his wheels and lack of field vision.

He often ran straight into the back of his own Oline. Apparently he assumed these 300 pounders would suddenly move out of the way. Rather than stepping around the wall of flab.

 

Denny Green drafted Bennet in hopes that he could develop into a Robert Smith type of a back. At a time when Smith retired. Then, for no good reason, they dropped Moe Williams to force Bennett as a starter. However, it was soon apparent Bennet has less than 50% of the talent and ability of Robert Smith. Loads of promise rarely delivered during the season.

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

LJ will be 27 this year, but he's also under contract until 2010

 

 

 

http://www.kcchiefs.com/player/larry_johnson

 

 

What are the terms of his contract? I could see a great season this year, then a hold out next if the Chiefs don't re-up the contract.

 

If Priest were to come back full for 2 years, LJ would be inheriting a starting job while going on 30. I still think LJ would fight for that starting job against Priest.

[cmh6476 1,025]

What are the terms of his contract? I could see a great season this year, then a hold out next if the Chiefs don't re-up the contract.

 

If Priest were to come back full for 2 years, LJ would be inheriting a starting job while going on 30. I still think LJ would fight for that starting job against Priest.

 

 

how many contract disputes have you seen with the chiefs? They usually get the deals done, see Gonzo and Priest. The Chiefs know how important a back like LJ is, and they'll give him what he wants. This isn't the Royals we are talking about here

[SmartassBoiler 0]

Priest has established him in this league, and if the coaching staff decides there is a spot for him on this roster, then LJ will be a man and step back into whatever role the Chiefs need him in. He said from the get-go that he never expected Herm Edwards to come out and say he was going to be the starter from Day 1.

 

LJ will not quietly move back to a backup role. He's been unhappy for a while about his role, and for you to think that he'll "step back into whatever role the Chiefs never him" is ignorant. He's a starting runningback in the NFL and there's absolutely no way he'd say "yeah I know I gained insane amounts of yardage and was on a record TD pace last year, but that's cool, I'll backup Priest again."

 

So you don't think even a 20-10 carry ratio in his favor is going to upset him? Get real man.

 

I was clearly commenting on the situation where LJ is the man on the drive, and Edwards pulls him out for Priest once he gets to the goalline. Itsatip to learn some reading comprehension before firing back a response.

[MudDawgs4Life 6]

hey "900 post count", you might want to take a look at Bennett's history, 10 TDs? no way.

 

you're a loser if you're seriously saying this dude has nothing to offer because he's only posted 900 times? get over yourself. # of posts on fftoday doesn't translate to football knowledge. not that i think bennett is going to get 10 TDs, but calling somebody out for ONLY 1000 posts (995 to be exact) is focking lame - if you don't agree with him, just say so.

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

you're a loser if you're seriously saying this dude has nothing to offer because he's only posted 900 times? get over yourself. # of posts on fftoday doesn't translate to football knowledge. not that i think bennett is going to get 10 TDs, but calling somebody out for ONLY 1000 posts (995 to be exact) is focking lame - if you don't agree with him, just say so.

 

 

True.

 

I really don't think anyone needs to be that proud of over 2500 posts. In fact, maybe you should go outside for awhile and try excercising instead of posting.....Oooops....that may be against the religions of a few posters here.

[Vikings4ever 550]

True.

 

I really don't think anyone needs to be that proud of over 2500 posts. In fact, maybe you should go outside for awhile and try excercising instead of posting.....Oooops....that may be against the religions of a few posters here.

Infidel!!!

[Franknbeans 46]

-- Holmes Could be Placed on PUP List --

Thu May 25, 2006 --from FFMastermind.com

 

NFL.com's Adam Schefter reports a high-ranking Kansas City Chiefs official said RB Priest Holmes would undergo more neurological tests in late June and early July to help determine whether the running back can continue playing football. But even if those tests do not yield the answers that Holmes or the Chiefs want, Kansas City already has developed a contingency plan. The Chiefs are considering the idea of placing Holmes on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, which means the running back and the team could delay any decision on the player's future until the fall. If Holmes were able to return, the Chiefs would be thrilled to get back a player of his caliber. If not, they would have exhausted every option possible, giving Holmes as much time as he needed to return. Either way, it doesn't seem as if Holmes' return is imminent, and the waiting game will continue well into training camp and possibly into the regular season. Already, Holmes is not participating in the team's Organized Team Activities at the team's Kansas City training complex. He has been absent, choosing instead to work out at his home in San Antonio.

[remote controller 143]

Infidel!!!

Nice place to pad

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

Nice place to pad

 

Yes it was.

[Franknbeans 46]

The Quote: "We're going to play the game a little differently," Edwards told the team's official website. "I think we have a great offensive line, we've got a heck of a running back, and there's going to be times when we need to pound it a little bit more."

 

The Stat: In his four healthy seasons under Herm Edwards, Jets running back Curtis Martin averaged 322 carries per season, including a career-high 371 attempts in 2004.

[coachnorm 0]

This is starting to smell funny.

[dreadlocks34 0]

Anyone who is counting on Michael Bennett for something footballwise is sorely in sad shape.

 

Now if we are talking about Lamar Hunt having a company picnic and he is choosing the anchor for the relay potato sack race, he may be on to something.

[Savage Beast 1]

This thread is funny. The "ONLY" reason the Priest started the last few seasons at RB over L.J. was because of head coach D!ck Vermeil's loyalty and love for his buddy Holmes. New head coach Herm Edwards has no loyalty biases towards Holmes, and he is not dumb enough not to rush the h<ll out of L.J. if he wants to win. Why would any head coach with a lick of sense bring in a washed up, bum necked, RB like Holmes, when he has one of the best young RB's in the league today? Edwards it not dumb folks and he is not a Priest a$$ kisser like Vermeil was.